Switzerland knocks France out of Euro 2020

(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, June 28 (KUNA) -- Switzerland on Monday defeated France 5-4 in penalty shootout in the 16th round of the Euro 2020 after the main time and the additional 30 minutes ended in tie 3-3.Switzerland could knock France out of the championship after a drastic game between the two rivals.The two teams vied for cruising into the quarterfinals, but the shootouts were in favor for Switzerland, which qualified for this round for the first time in its history.Switzerland will meet Spain, who defeated Croatia 5-3 in extra time, in the quarterfinals on Friday in Russia's Saint Petersburg. (end) hm MENAFN28062021000071011013ID1102357227